Part One. A new little man -- A struggle from the start -- A neighborhood of mothers -- Part Two. Courage of youth -- Dreams of the very young -- Whispers from the whirlwind -- The cyclone of war -- Part Three. Destinies -- A proud mama's boy -- Enlightened will -- The quagmire of Hue -- An ancient defense -- The ordinary supernatural -- Part Four. Tragedy of war -- The long way home -- The new kid -- Appendix: The legacy of Sgt. Alfred Cantu Gonzalez.
Summary:
"At the age of 21, Marine Sergeant Freddy Gonzalez was killed during the Tet Offensive in Hue City, Vietnam. For his actions defending his platoon, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Later, in 1996, a U.S. Navy warship, the USS Gonzalez, was named after him"-- Provided by publisher.
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